Edward Kim

Endocrinologist

Male📍 Sydney

About of Edward Kim

Edward Kim is an endocrinologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia.


In his practice, Edward looks after people with hormone-related conditions, especially growths that start in hormone-making or hormone-linked tissues. These can affect how the body controls things like blood pressure, blood sugar, bone health, and calcium levels.


A common reason people see an endocrinologist is when tests show something unusual in the adrenal glands, parathyroid glands, or other hormone areas. Edward helps with conditions such as pheochromocytoma and adrenal cancer, where hormone messages can cause strong symptoms. Some people notice episodes of fast heartbeat, headaches, sweating, or spikes in blood pressure. Others feel run-down in a more steady way. In many cases, it takes a mix of tests and careful planning to work out what is going on and what the next steps should be.


Edward also works with neuroendocrine tumours and gastrointestinal stromal tumour. These can be tricky because symptoms may come and go, and they can overlap with other illnesses. People often want clear answers and a plan they can follow. Edward focuses on getting the diagnosis sorted and then supporting treatment decisions with the rest of the care team.


There are also inherited hormone conditions, like multiple endocrine neoplasia. This is where more than one gland can be affected, sometimes at different times. For families, it can be stressful to understand what might be coming next. Edward helps people make sense of the situation, what monitoring means, and why ongoing checks matter.


Other conditions Edward treats include parathyroid adenoma, which can affect calcium levels and cause symptoms such as tiredness, aches, and gut or kidney issues in some people. He also helps with ganglioneuroma and neural crest tumour, which are linked to nerve-related tissue. These can be slow growing, but they still need the right medical approach.


Overall, Edward Kim’s role is to bring a steady, practical view to complex hormone problems. He works with patients and their doctors to guide next steps, explain test results in plain language, and support care over time, especially when tumours or hormone changes are involved.

Services & Conditions Treated

Neural Crest TumorPheochromocytomaAdrenal CancerGanglioneuromaGastrointestinal Stromal TumorMultiple Endocrine NeoplasiaNeuroendocrine TumorParathyroid Adenoma

Publications

1 total

Functional significance of germline EPAS1 variants.

Endocrine-related cancer • November 17, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Edward Kim offer?
Neural Crest Tumor, Pheochromocytoma, Adrenal Cancer, Ganglioneuroma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Parathyroid Adenoma.
Which conditions does he treat as an endocrinologist?
He focuses on conditions related to the listed services, including neural crest tumors, adrenal conditions like pheochromocytoma and adrenal cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and parathyroid issues.
Where is Dr Edward Kim based?
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
How do I book an appointment?
You can contact the practice to arrange a consultation with Dr Edward Kim.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any relevant medical records, imaging results, and a list of current medications.
Is Dr Edward Kim accepting new patients?
Please check with the practice about current availability for new patients.